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general-purpose bomb (n)
a large bomb (500 to 2,000 pounds that is 50% explosive) whose explosion creates a blast and whose metal casing creates some fragmentation effect
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a large bomb (500 to 2,000 pounds that is 50% explosive) whose explosion creates a blast and whose metal casing creates some fragmentation effect
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The general-purpose bomb was designed for use against a wide variety of targets.
The bomb's payload of explosives was designed to cause maximum damage to both personnel and structures.
The general-purpose bomb was typically dropped from aircraft, but could also be launched from ground-based artillery pieces.
The bomb was used extensively in World War II and the Korean War.
